Campus Life

Welcome from the Dean of Student Affairs

Aligned with Concordia University's Mission Statement, the primary objective of the offices of Student Affairs is to build a Christian knowledge and faith-based community through meaningful and innovative programs and services that can attend to the many dimensions of a student's life.  The Student Affairs staff is mindful of the fact that through our various services and programs, we are preparing our students to be valuable contributors to the global society and, more importantly, to live their lives as servants to our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Concordia University recognizes that the departments and student organizations under the Division of Student Affairs enhances a student's educational experience.  The University acknowledges the importance of creating a co-curricular transcript, along side the academic transcript, which reflects the "life competency" skills (decision making, problem-solving, community living, intercultural relations, forgiveness, and compassion) needed to navigate throughout life.  It is these services and leadership experiences, beyond the academic curriculum, that provide opportunities for students to grow.  With these tenets in mind, it is our hope that students will learn to serve God, to make positive contributions to their community, to respect the rights of others, to seek understanding and value differences, and to acquire habits of lifelong learning.

I encourage all students to take advantage of the various experiences offered in leadership development, servant leadership, spiritual growth, and ministry.  Concordia University is a wonderful community of student scholars eager to learn, serve, and to seize God's calling.  I hope that you will engage in the community and open your heart to new opportunities.  It is here at Concordia University Irvine that you can begin to explore life's splendid possibilities.

In His Service,

Derek Vergara
Dean, Division of Student Affairs